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This restriction defines the scope of permissible commerce on the Shopify platform and establishes product categories that fall outside the service's acceptable use framework. The provision shapes which merchant business models the platform will support.
Merchants seeking to sell firearms or weapons are not permitted to use Shopify's services for these product categories. Merchants operating under these terms must structure their product offerings in compliance with this prohibition.
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You must not, and must not allow others to: Create content, products, or services using any part of the End User Services
You agree not to post, upload, publish, submit or transmit any content that: (i) infringes, misappropriates or violates a third party's patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, moral rights or other intellectual property rights, or rights of publicity or privacy; (ii) violates, or encourages any ...
You may not use our Services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws or regulations. You may not use the Services to send money to sanctioned countries or individuals on government watchlists. You may not use the Services for gambling, illegal drugs, weapons, or any other prohibited acti...
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This restriction defines the scope of permissible commerce on the Shopify platform and establishes product categories that fall outside the service's acceptable use framework. The provision shapes which merchant business models the platform will support.
Merchants seeking to sell firearms or weapons are not permitted to use Shopify's services for these product categories. Merchants operating under these terms must structure their product offerings in compliance with this prohibition.
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